Massachusetts Family History Societies (A-E)

County Societies

Bedford Historical Society

The society was founded in 1893, sharing and collecting the stories of Bedford's history and residents. Their collection includes many artefacts, memorabilia and photographs. Some documents in their collection date back to 1651, their photograph collection dating back to the mid-1800s.

Beverly Historical Society

The association was established in 1891. Many archives are accessible, which include Genealogical Material related to Beverly's Earliest Settlers.

They also have the Papers of William Bartlatt who was the First Naval Agent under General George Washington and Josiah Batchelder who was a member of the General Court, Provincial Congress and the first district surveyor and inspector of the port.

In addition they hold other books, manuscripts, maps and photographs relating to the history of Beverly and the North Shore of Massachusetts.